Hi all, I have been spending a great deal of time researching the children of Royal DOVER of Buncombe NC, and their related families, trying to find any clues about Royal. My husband is descended from his son William F. I have a strong feeling about something, and was hoping someone could help. Do we have any NC residents on this list that would be willing to obtain Civil War records from the NC Archives for me? Thomas E. DOVER enlisted stating his residence was Buncombe Co, NC. He enlisted as a Private on 08 July 1861 at the age of 16 in Company F, 16th Infantry Regiment, NC. He was wounded on 31 May at Seven Pines, VA, wounded 26 June 1862 at Mechanicsville, VA. He died of his wounds on 28 July 1862 in Richmond, VA. I believe that this was the youngest son of Royal DOVER. I will send for this myself, for the $20 out of state fee, if no one is able to help. I would be happy to reimburse any cost involved. The last time I sent for a record from the NC Archives for $20, I got a page out of the NC Soldiers book that I have at my local library. In the past I have gotten better information, but I'm a little leery now. The way I understand it, NC residents only pay for copying costs. Money is quite tight at my house right now, but I'm sure I'm not alone! Please forgive me, if I've offended anyone! Kathy Adamson in Illinois